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Program Management

Monthly Burn Rate

One of the most useful patterns I’ve found to stay on top of a project budget is to think in terms of a monthly burn rate. As a program manager, one of my responsibilities is managing a budget. In the early days, I hated managing the budget because it always seemed like a lot of …

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Lessons Learned in Project Execution

I’ve been thinking about execution and the lessons learned.   I’ve summarized some insights and reminders. I’ve been lucky enough to learn from among the best, so I’ve been able to see what works, what doesn’t, and the difference that makes the difference.  The Vital Few Lessons In Project Execution Here are the vital few lessons: …

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Cuttable Scope

Early on in my Program Management career, I ran into challenges around cutting scope. The schedule said the project was done by next week, but scope said the project would be done a few months from now. On the Microsoft patterns & practices team, we optimized around “fix time, flex scope.”   This ensured we were …

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10 Success Patterns for Program Managers

Here’s a brief set of success patterns I’ve shared with a few colleagues.  These are the patterns I see that make a difference in getting results. 1. Success Pattern #1 – Listen Empathically Empathic listening is listening until “the other person feels they’ve been heard.  “ Once they feel heard, they’re more likely to listen …

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The 10 Best Project Management Books for Real-World Results

“No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra.” — H.E. Luccock If you want to grow your project management skills to a new level, these are the 10 best project management books that I would say were really game changers for me. Each one has its special contribution in terms of shaping …

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JD I am J.D. Meier. Microsoft 25 years. I help leaders change the world. Learn more...

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Become a better leader, innovate better, and achieve greater impact!

I help leaders change the world! As part of your journey, learn how to realize your potential in business and in life through the power of high performance, innovation, and strategy. 

High Performance. Innovation. Strategy.

At the heart of high performance is a culture of continuous learning and growth, pushing us to be more creative than we thought possible. Innovation is the lifeblood of our digital era, a reflection of our commitment to harness technology to redefine boundaries. And strategy is our compass, a thoughtful alignment of our focus and resources.

Better Innovation, Better Results!

Innovation propels us forward, turning once-impossible dreams into tangible realities. It drives economic growth, fosters new ways of thinking, and solves complex problems that stand in the way of progress. Through innovation, we continuously redefine the boundaries of human potential and create a brighter future.

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